Is white or cream more on trend for 2025? Which of these enduring neutrals are designers favoring (and where and when to use them)

Bedroom with white wall, bright bathroom with cream and white color scheme, kitchen with off-white cabinets and blue island with two red chairs.

White and cream are two of the most timeless colors in interior design. Often used as backdrop colors in various rooms, white and cream create a calming, understated backdrop that allows other decor to shine.

But when it comes to decorating with white and decorating with cream, the subtle differences between them are important to consider. White can sometimes feel too stark, while cream can feel too yellow.